Tag Archive | "Tony Tan"

Posted on 21 May 2017

Singaporeans from all walks of life, who believe that a charismatic and strong-willed leader is necessary for effective governance and negotiations in this increasingly tumultuous world, are looking to President Tony Tan for leadership guidance.

This after it has been increasingly clear that a strong and brave leader, such as Tony Tan, is needed to mend ties between Singapore and China.

One Singaporean, Gan En, said she cannot imagine anyone else filling those shoes like Tony Tan can: “Tony Tan is the only one with the testicular fortitude and charisma to confront a superpower such as China and who has the ability to unite Singaporeans in the face of all adversity.”

“He is a great statesman, elected by the people to solve problems and stand up to any difficulties in our path.”

Other locals said President Tony Tan’s unique capabilities are unmatched in the world arena, as he has unanimously won the popular mandate of Singaporeans to represent the interests of this country and his people.

One other local, See Baey Qiang, said: “The way he speaks and how he carries himself is a hallmark of a natural born leader.”

“He is firm and resolute in his beliefs. He can hold a captive audience with his oratory skills and speak off the cuff, and his mannerisms will make anyone he speaks to feel like they are the centre of his attention.”

“His knowledge of world affairs and power relations are second to none.”

“And when he is tough, his resolve is unlike anything that has been seen before.”

“A true-blue politician with true steel.”

At press time, Singaporeans believe President Tony Tan can handle China by himself.

Posted on 03 January 2017

With this power, I compel Terrexes return, he said into the night as lightning flashed from the heavens.

Singaporeans from all walks of life, who are looking at one another with determined faces, are also looking at President Tony Tan with determined faces.

This after they know for sure President Tony Tan looks set to go to China by himself and personally haul back to Singapore the nine Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles that were impounded after being seized by China on Nov. 23, 2016.

One Singaporean, Qiang Hui Lai, said: “When Tony Tan ran in the 2011 presidential election, he assured that voting for him was to have confidence for the future.”

“Now is the time for that confidence to materialise.”

“There is no man in Singapore who can lift nine Terrexes with his bare hands than Tony Tan.”

“I heard he can run endlessly for few thousand kilometres and leap tall buildings in a single bound.”

Other locals said they have already started to see a mysterious figure in action running around Singapore throughout the night, looking like it is ready for a mission.

Another local, Bian Fu Xia, said: “I have full faith that Tony Tan will do right by Singaporeans.”

“‘With this power, I compel Terrexes return’, he said into the night as lightning flashed from the heavens.”

Posted on 03 October 2015

President Tony Tan said on Oct. 1 at he swearing-in of the new Cabinet at the Istana that any election can be potentially divisive but the strong mandate received by the government in General Election 2015 signals that Singaporeans want to stay united.

But he offered the new Cabinet a word of advice: “Singaporeans have chosen to place their trust in you because they believed you were the most worthy of that trust. The trust of the people is a precious thing. It does not come easy. You must continue to strive to deserve that trust.”

Posted on 03 October 2015

President Tony Tan said on Oct. 1 at he swearing-in of the new Cabinet at the Istana that any election can be potentially divisive but the strong mandate received by the government in General Election 2015 signals that Singaporeans want to stay united.

But he offered the new Cabinet a word of advice: “Singaporeans have chosen to place their trust in you because they believed you were the most worthy of that trust. The trust of the people is a precious thing. It does not come easy. You must continue to strive to deserve that trust.”

Posted on 12 June 2013

Singapore’s elected president, Tony Tan, who ran his presidential campaign in 2011 promising to unite Singaporeans if he ever got elected, is sticking to his word.

He is uniting Singaporeans by cooking a giant pot of bryani.

His rice-stirring skills has prompted some locals to applaud his inclusivity.

One pro-establishment Singaporean, Poh Lan Pah, said: “From the way he stirs the rice, you can tell that he is trying to show that Singapore is a melting pot of various ethnicities and cultural practices that can blend well together.”

Others, who are less prone to reading too much into actions of ex-politicians, were quick to point out that Tony Tan is showing that he embraces everyone with an open mind.

Another slightly less status quo-supporting Singaporean, Mei Li Yew said: “By standing next to Yaacob Ibrahim, Tony Tan is showing that he is tolerant of idiots.”

Tony Tan recently went to Brunei. His visit has been construed as uniting Singaporeans. As well.

Posted on 27 May 2013

President Tony Tan will be visiting Brunei on Tuesday for three days, his first state visit there since becoming president in 2011.

This visit is significant as Tony Tan campaigned during the presidential election two years ago saying that he will be a figurehead who will unite Singaporeans if he wins.

Singaporeans from all walks of life agree.

Lai Tuan Jie, a young Singaporean who spoiled his vote during the presidential election said: “Yes, there is no doubt Tony Tan will unite Singaporeans when he goes to Brunei and does some important things like talk and walk around.”

“We will all hold hands for those three days and be inspired.”

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has said Dr Tan will receive a ceremonial welcome at Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan’s official residence.

He will then have a meeting with the Sultan, and be hosted to a state banquet in the evening.

And then he will fly back.

Another Singaporean, Yi Qi Lai, said: “When Tony Tan comes back to Singapore, we will be united as one big country.”

Posted on 22 December 2011

For $59.90, you could own a tote bag that is also an ex-Tony Tan vinyl election campaign banner.

Some of you should be acutely aware by now that we here at New Nation love to play favourites.

Yes, I have stated pretty openly in the past before the August Presidential Election that I will never vote for Tony Tan.

But look, even though I might not fancy Tony as president, that doesn’t stop me from supporting the latest cause that has his campaign team involved.

With a bit of ingenuity and string-pulling, Charles & Keith, the footwear maker and retailer teamed up with Tony’s campaign team to “upcycle” used vinyl presidential election campaign banners and turn them into tote bags that retail for $59.90 each.

Yes, you heard me right. Vinyl election banners you saw hung up in August are being turned into bags. And why only Tony’s team and not the rest? If you’ve got five minutes of your life to spare, you might want to drop Charles & Keith an email to ask about it.

And according to the press release which I’m referring to while banging out this piece, each tote bag comes with “slight imperfections” so each piece is “unique”.

I believe this should be euphemism for something. If you are smart and rich enough to afford a tote bag, you should be able to work it out for yourselves.

But here’s the upside: The UN Women Singapore is also in on this as part of the sale proceeds of the bag go to them.

How much exactly will be donated to UN Women?

Well, beats the heck out of me. Doesn’t say in the press release. It could be 5 cents, it could be a dollar.

Maybe you’d like to ask the lady at the counter in the shop when you do decide to buy one.

For the record, I am for women being independent, schooled, financially numerate and having a greater access and ability to accumulate fungible resources so that they never have to feel indebted to us, stinky and slimy men, for a living.

I owe this line of thinking to that one sociology module on gender I took in university as well as to the advocacy of my favourite but recently-deceased humanist author Christopher Hitchens, who always proposed raising the lot of women to raise the lot of society.

And how does a bag made from vinyl campaign banners look like? It looks like what is pictured above.

The exterior resembles a normal bag and it is supposed to be “minimalistic duo-tone”. But maybe when you open it up, some bags might have Tony’s face peaking out from inside it or his signature campaign spectacles logo on a purple background.

I haven’t got a clue. I haven’t had my hands on one.

But do I think it looks good? Should this be reported to the fashion police? I haven’t got a freaking clue either.

You might be better off asking Stevie Wonder. You have until end of December.

The last time we at NN were banging on about helping women raise their lot was the UNIFEM Buy to Save two-day event on Dec. 3 & 4. Read about it here.

Posted on 25 November 2011

Advocates for and against the destruction of Bukit Brown dribble their way around the same facts. Plus, expert tips on odds and winner prediction!

You will not believe whose grandfather's tomb (pictured above) is in the way of the proposed land development that could save Bukit Brown from destruction. Hint: His name rhymes with "Phoney Fun".

In as early as late May, when Bukit Brown was earmarked for housing development, advocates for and against the destruction of the cemetery were shooting off opinionated missives to the press and across the Interweb to make a case.

On Sept. 12, the Land Transport Authority announced that 5,000 out of 100,000 graves in Bukit Brown will be no more because they are going to build a road through it come 2013, whether you liked it or not.

Posted on 11 October 2011

Adobe has bravely heralded the end of blurred photos in their website. Now to most of you posers who can afford to tote a DSLR, this probably doesn’t really matter. But for mortals like the rest of us who can only afford a crappy Samsung smartphone (not even an iPhone), this marks the start of a revolution in amateur photography.

According to Adobe, “advanced algorithms calculate the movements of the camera at the time the image was taken, enabling the user to ‘fix’ the image by unblurring it – saving what would ordinarily be a disappointing, dud image.”

Most importantly, “the process can be used on a photo captured on a mobile device to sharpen the quality and, in the case of text-based images, reveal more data.”

Now because they haven’t released the product yet, we can’t do a demo for you. But here’s a clip of the press conference.

Now before you start getting all giddy with the possibilities of having a cheapass cam now, here’s another cool photoshop feature that’s already available – Content Aware.

Let’s take a picture of the parliament yesterday:

Parliament in session with Tony Tan at the helm

Let’s say I voted for Tan Cheng Bock in the recent elections:

Tony Tan is... The Invisible Man

Siao eh! No more Tony Tan! And the programme’s smart enough to fill up some colour behind too. But wait, there’s still that annoying little white outline. Click on the “healing brush”:

Ta daa! Now the chair’s empty with a slightly weird looking warp where the president’s elbow used to be. But nevermind, that’s easily fixed with some cover up. Someone’s got to be in that seat during parliament right? Let’s pick someone cooler.

Coolest president to chair parliament

And there we go – Tay Ping Hui chairs his first Parliamentary session.